Chester in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Colonial Courthouse

By Bill Pfingsten, January 1, 2009

1. Colonial Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Georgian Colonial design. Built in 1724, restored in 1920. In use for Chester County till 1786, for Delaware County, 1789-1851. Later used as City Hall. Oldest public building in continuous use in U. S.

Erected 1954 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Location. 39° 50.874′ N, 75° 21.595′ W. Marker is in Chester, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. Marker is on Ave. of the States south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chester PA 19013, United States of America.

This Buildingwas erected in 1724during the reign ofGeorge I of EnglandIt was the Court House ofChester County 1724-1786The Court House ofDelaware County 1789-1851.Hall of Chester Borough 1851-1866.Hall of Chester City Since 1866.In 1799 England declared waragainst Spain and soldierswere here enlisted foran expedition to CubaHere Anthony Wayne rallied anddrilled his troops January 1776In 1824 Lafayette as guest ofthe Nation was entertainedin this building.

This tablet placed here by theDelaware County ChapterDaughters of theAmerican RevolutionApril 19, 1903

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on January 2, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 867 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.